It’s an unusual winter vacation for the Alden family when a huge snowstorm traps them in the woods! Luckily, the log cabin where they’re staying is cozy — only there are strange noises in the night and a mysterious code carved into the closet door. The rescue is a long wait for the Boxcar Children, but the cabin is full of secrets.
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"I always wanted to be snowbound! Didn't get the chance until 18 years later. :)"
— Shannon (4 out of 5 stars)
" The Boxcar Children = most read series between the ages of 6 and 9 for me. I think of these fondly. Every child should read this series. "
— Elevetha, 11/6/2013" It's alright. Not Gertrude's best. Not so thrilling as the others. "
— Maia, 8/20/2013" A good series for the young reader. "
— Hazel, 7/9/2013" There doesn't have to be a villain for things to be mysterious. <3 "
— Spoke, 6/13/2013" Picked this up at a yard sale. I have always like GCW; Boxcar Children #1 is a top comfort book. My son and I read this. Fun story. "
— Kel, 6/11/2013" Reading these books gives me a big dose of nostalgia. They're pretty monotonous and boring (how many meals can we witness the Alden children making?!), especially considering the kids' books being published today, but it reminds me of my childhood. "
— Bird, 4/1/2013" Very good book, a very quick read. "
— Meredith, 1/8/2013" This was my favorite Boxcar children book! "
— Tiona, 12/10/2012Gertrude Warner (1890–1979) was born in Putnam, Connecticut. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author. She wrote stories for her grandfather and each Christmas she gave him one as a gift. She went on to be a teacher for more than thirty years and was inspired to write easy and fun-to-read books for children in a time when there were few. Warner is best remembered as the author of the Boxcar Children mysteries.
Tim Gregory has been a professional on stage, screen, and television since graduating from DePaul University, where he earned his master of fine arts degree. His portfolio includes many notable acting, directing, and writing projects, including work at the Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC, the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, and Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. He is also the founding artistic director of Provision Theater in Chicago and can be seen on HGTV’s New Spaces.